Ed Pilkington

Ed Pilkington is an award-winning journalist and author who has reported for The Guardian since 2004. He covers a range of topics including US news, human rights, and international affairs. Prior to joining The Guardian, Pilkington worked as a reporter for the BBC and various other publications in the UK. He is known for his investigative journalism and has been recognized with numerous awards for his work.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/aug/04/usa.edpilkington

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The author demonstrates a negative bias towards certain individuals and political parties in some of his articles.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In some articles, the author presents conflicting information or arguments without acknowledging or resolving the contradictions.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's Controversial New Laws: Ten Commandments in Schools, Abortion Ban, and Stricter Criminal Justice Measures

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's Controversial New Laws: Ten Commandments in Schools, Abortion Ban, and Stricter Criminal Justice Measures

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed controversial laws requiring Ten Commandments display in schools, restricting abortion rights, and enforcing stricter criminal justice measures. Critics argue these actions violate civil liberties and infringe upon personal freedoms.
Former President Trump Outlines Controversial Plans for Second Term: Immigration, Abortion Rights, and Political Violence

Former President Trump Outlines Controversial Plans for Second Term: Immigration, Abortion Rights, and Political Violence

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Former President Trump proposes mass deportations using National Guard, letting states decide on abortion rights, and hints at potential political violence if not re-elected in 2024 elections.
Justice Department Cracks Down on Threats to Election Officials

Justice Department Cracks Down on Threats to Election Officials

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 The Justice Department is cracking down on threats to election officials following a wave of violent threats against voting administrators and other public officials over the past two election cycles. The DOJ formed an Election Threats Task Force in June 2021, which has resulted in many convictions of individuals who made threatening communication across state lines to election officials.
Supreme Court Rules Against States Barring Trump from Ballot

Supreme Court Rules Against States Barring Trump from Ballot

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 The Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot using a rarely invoked provision of the 14th Amendment. The court overturned Colorado's decision to remove Trump from its primary ballot, stating only Congress can enforce this clause and responsibility for enforcing it against federal officeholders and candidates rests with Congress, not states.
First US Execution By Nitrogen Gas Would Cause Painful And Humiliating Death, Experts Warn

First US Execution By Nitrogen Gas Would Cause Painful And Humiliating Death, Experts Warn

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024
    The use of nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution in the United States is being condemned by international human rights experts for its potential to cause severe and unnecessary suffering. Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to be put to death using this method later this month in Alabama.